Dragon Quest VIII

[CaptainWaits]

DRAGON QUEST VIII - JOURNEY OF THE CURSED KING

CONSOLE: PS2
GENRE: RPG (ROLE-PLAYING GAME)
NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE DATE: 11/15/05


This is the game that just recently attached me to RPG’s. I decided to have a look into it, because I liked the reviews, and the FRONT COVER! Getting the game for Christmas, it only took me about 3 weeks to beat the game. 3 weeks, 60 hours, yes. Anyways, this game is incredible. One of my favorites for any console! Anyone who likes RPG’s or anyone who wants to get into RPG’s, BUY THIS GAME!! Here’s an in-depth review:

Story: The basic story for DQVIII is about a cursed king and his cursed kingdom, cursed by an evil jester by the name of Dhoulmagus. The king (cursed as a funny looking little green monster) and his daughter (who is also cursed, as a horse), seek out to end the curse, which can only be destroyed if Dhoulmagus is destroyed (any maybe someone else too…). You (a “hero” who was the only one who survived the wrath of the curse placed on the kingdom) set out along with the king and his daughter (since she’s a horse, it’s perfect for her to carry your goods), and a friend named Yangus, who’s a bandit. You find out about Yangus’ story soon later in the game.

Dhoulmagus is randomly taking the lives of important figures around this vast and very large world, and you find clues bit-by-bit to trace down Dhoulmagus and end his killing spree. The adventure escalates every scene, to become one AMAZING adventure!
10/10

Gameplay: The gameplay is a classic RPG style, “turned base”, which basically means you attack, then the enemy attacks, though there are twists throughout that make it more interesting and enjoyable. Leveling up in this game takes quite a while, but every time you level up, you acquire “skill points”, which you can dispense at your own pleasing to certain attributes of your characters. There’s quite a bit of cool strategy in the battles too. You have a good amount of options to choose from.

The monsters featured in the game are great as well. There are many non-imaginable enemies, such as shiskabob type monster, but you also get the cool animee looking Dragons and Skeletons.
10/10

Graphics: The graphics in DQVIII are nothing short of amazing! The game supports a beautiful world, and the character animation is incredible. The guy who drew the characters for Dragon Ball Z also draws for the Dragon Quest games, so you can pick-out many similarities in characters. Everything graphical beauty in DQVIII is done extremely well. No glitches, nothing.
10/10

Sound: The soundtrack to this game is easily THE best I have ever heard. The music is excellently composed and used in the game. The characters voices are excellent as well. Very British, so you better not have a grudge against the British.
10/10

Overall, this game is pure excellence. Basically flawless, and every bit of game is an amazing experience. There’s tons of side-missions/bonus material as well, so the game will almost never finish (though the main goal of course comes along). I rank this game as my favorite of the new consoles along with the Hitman series, The Metal gear Solid series, and the Madden Franchise.

Overall Rating: 10/10

[Magical_Mystery_Tour]

I rented the game, and I wasnt to impresesd with it. Although I'm not really a Dragon Quest type of guy, so it might have been good by thier standards.

[Kingofdudes]

I think it is great. Colorful graphics, cool battle system, and great music. They even have an alchemy system :eek:

It is too bad work is keeping me too busy to play it.

[Lionheart1827]

VERY traditional.

but its also a great game with some very well done music.

I just bought it friday, and its gonna last me a while. according to reviews, if you go to find everything, its 100+ hour quest.:thumb:

[numetaljordan]

its pretty good im only 10 hours in playing in basically, its deffinatly old school

[CaptainWaits]

I also read the game's not loaded with a huge story, and there's not a lot of long cut-scenes. Does the game seem like that from what you guys have played?? Cause imo, large numbers of long cut-scenes takes away from the game and annoys me.

[Lionheart1827]

I also read the game's not loaded with a huge story, and there's not a lot of long cut-scenes. Does the game seem like that from what you guys have played?? Cause imo, large numbers of long cut-scenes takes away from the game and annoys me.

If you're thinking of Xenosaga's looooooong cutscenes, I dont think there is any like that.:thumb:

[(>dragon~guitarist<)]

Is the FFXII demo any good? Wait, this is the Dragon Quest that comes with it right?

[Lionheart1827]

Is the FFXII demo any good? Wait, this is the Dragon Quest that comes with it right?

Yeah DQ8 comes with a free FFXII demo. And its pretty good, I'm still iffy about the battle system, FF was and should always be turn based. I'm definately going to get it because, hell, its FF but, I'm worried.:thumb:

DQ8 is great though.:cool:

[numetaljordan]

FFXII battle system will be fine, it does get very hectic when u have it on active mode though, but meh o well u can choose between that and wait, but there hasnt been really long cut scenes in DQ8 unlike xenosaga which is just mind numbing long cut scenes

[Berner]

Is it based on Dragonball? I always see a guy in the commercials that looks like Trunks and carries a big sword.

[CaptainWaits]

A Bump for this thread

[red barchetta]

Is it based on Dragonball? I always see a guy in the commercials that looks like Trunks and carries a big sword.
no, but the guy who draws the pics of the dragon quest series is guy who created dragonball. the two are totally unrelated though.

[Mr. Ron]

I'm VERY interested in getting this game. All I want to know is, is it too cartoonish? I heard it sort of is....

[Lionheart1827]

I'm VERY interested in getting this game. All I want to know is, is it too cartoonish? I heard it sort of is....

Not really cartoonish i dont think, it uses cel-shading though. Just go look at some screens and you'll see.:thumb:

[CaptainWaits]

Not really cartoonish i dont think, it uses cel-shading though. Just go look at some screens and you'll see.:thumb:
That's what caught my attention. I love games which support cel-shading.

[CaptainWaits]

Bump for this game, because after owning it since Christmas, I've already played more than 9 hours on it, and one of those 4 days I never touched the game.:eek:

Shows how much I love it:)

[numetaljordan]

bump, this game is great, i cant beleive there arent more post here

[CaptainWaits]

Well, I've played on the game for about 56 hours now, and right now I'm Orb Hunting! I'm guessing I should complete this game in around 60 hours, therefore, me almost done.

The games fabulous. Deffinetly one of the best I've ever played. I'm hoping to see some more Dragon Quest releases in the future. I've never beaten a game that has lasted this long. The next longest was, hum, probably MGS3, which lasted about 12 hours...

[Kingofdudes]

Im nearing the end too, I just got the godbird soulstone. My main character has already mastered Courage and Swordfighting :cool:
Metal slimes ftw

[Phallus Dei]

What system is this game for? I remember I used to play the old Game Boy Dragon Quests all the time and the SNES (I think) Dragon Quests also.

[Kingofdudes]

This one is PS2

[CaptainWaits]

Im nearing the end too, I just got the godbird soulstone. My main character has already mastered Courage and Swordfighting :cool:
Metal slimes ftw
I was fighting the metal slimes for a bit too, but only until I reached level 40. I killed off 2 King's, about 3 of those blob things, and a handful of the normal metal slimes.

King Metal Slime = 30,000 experience:eek:

[CaptainWaits]

The game is now complete for me, and I predicted right...took me 59 hours, 56 minutes to complete!

**** what a game!! Me celebrates with new Avatar:p

[shaqadelic]

bump, this game is great, i cant beleive there arent more post here

Yeah, I agree. People need to play this game. Even 15 years old guys with raging hormones are gonna like this game cause Jessica is the hot, f00.

[Hep Kat]

I got about 15 hours into it, and I was impressed.

I haven't had time to play it recently, though.

[blink1822222]

I rented it yesterday and I've only been playing for about 3 hours, but I'm impressed by the way they have captured the old skool gameplay and graphics.

[Puppet Lizards_Frontman]

Im nearing the end too, I just got the godbird soulstone. My main character has already mastered Courage and Swordfighting :cool:
Metal slimes ftw

Mastered Boomerang >>> Mastered Swordfighting

[Ramsey]

It looks cool and I just might get it but i'm kinda strapped for cash at the moment.

[Magical_Mystery_Tour]

I was really dissapointed in this game. But I don't really like Dragon Quests so meh.

[CaptainWaits]

Yeah, I agree. People need to play this game. Even 15 years old guys with raging hormones are gonna like this game cause Jessica is the hot, f00.
I did take a liking to Jessica:naughty:

I rented it yesterday and I've only been playing for about 3 hours, but I'm impressed by the way they have captured the old skool gameplay and graphics.
That's what caught my attention. I never once played an RPG for the PS2 before getting this game for Christams. And now I'm looking all over for these types of old school RPG's.

Will that new "Tales of Legendaria (or something)" be similar to DQ8?

[Kingofdudes]

Mastered Boomerang >>> Mastered Swordfighting
fuk u, you dont get the uber powerful move that I can't remember the name of at the moment (Ill probably try boomerang next time through)

[Fimbul_Winter]

This game is wicked. I got it for Christmas, and I'm currently building some experience to fight Doulmaghus in the Dark Ruins. Yangus is my powerhouse, I like to focus on him!

[shaqadelic]

I did take a liking to Jessica:naughty:


Damn right f00. I wanna discuss other aspects of DQ8 but I am still trying to properly convey my liking of Jessica. I dont get why people are not going all Jessica-Alba-Sin-City on her yet. Come to think of it, that would suck..

[Lionheart1827]

the barfight scene was hilarious, with the hero just standing there and everything is getting destroyed around him, and king trode is cheering on and laughing.:thumb:

[Fimbul_Winter]

Damn right f00. I wanna discuss other aspects of DQ8 but I am still trying to properly convey my liking of Jessica. I dont get why people are not going all Jessica-Alba-Sin-City on her yet. Come to think of it, that would suck..
I don't like Hentai:p

[Hep Kat]

the barfight scene was hilarious, with the hero just standing there and everything is getting destroyed around him, and king trode is cheering on and laughing. :thumb:

Yeah it was.

[CaptainWaits]

the barfight scene was hilarious, with the hero just standing there and everything is getting destroyed around him, and king trode is cheering on and laughing.:thumb:
Trode's awesome in the game. The barfight scene was for a good laugh too.

[shaqadelic]

the barfight scene was hilarious, with the hero just standing there and everything is getting destroyed around him, and king trode is cheering on and laughing.:thumb:

Yeah.. that scene rocks hard. DQ8 probably have one of the best in-game engine.. what they can do in in-game cutscenes rivals or beats MGS3.. great stuff.

[Kingofdudes]

Hahaha, anyone have the Golden Oldies attack? :lol:

[CaptainWaits]

Hahaha, anyone have the Golden Oldies attack? :lol:
GOlden Oldies attack?? Whose is it? I'm guessing it's the main characters after you get a lot of skill in sword fighting or something...

[Kingofdudes]

GOlden Oldies attack?? Whose is it? I'm guessing it's the main characters after you get a lot of skill in sword fighting or something...
Maxed out Humanity for Yangus

Currently on rank S for the arena. I can't stand the stupid AI attacking that metal slime over and over at the last round....

[CaptainWaits]

I made my way up to Rank B, lost it, and I haven't continued yet. My team consists of The Living Statue, Pa Troll, and Hackersoarus (or something). I'm guessing I'll need some better members...

[shaqadelic]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3011579781266363775&q=dragon+quest

Final Fantasy got pwned.

[Lionheart1827]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3011579781266363775&q=dragon+quest

Final Fantasy got pwned.

hha:thumb:

[numetaljordan]

Just beat the game, really good, but end boss was way to easy,

[Lionheart1827]

Just beat the game, really good, but end boss was way to easy,

Go and do the bonus boss.:thumb:

[CaptainWaits]

I reviewed this game another forum, so I edited my first post, and replaced it with a breif review of the game. Have a look!